Series Details:
| Inspired by | Stinger by Robert R. McCammon |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller |
| Season | 1 |
| Episodes | 8 |
| Release date | October 10, 2024 |
| Running time | TBA |
| Age rating | TV-MA |
| Starring | Yvonne Strahovski, Scott Speedman |
| Created by | Ian McCulloch |
| Showrunner | Ian McCulloch |
| Directed by | John Hyams, E.L. Katz, Chloe Okuno, Kevin Tancharoen |
| Written by | Zoe Cooper, Ian McCulloch, Francisca X. Hu, Michael A. O’Shea |
| Produced by | Yvonne Strahovski, Todd Leykamp |
| Executive producers | Ian McCulloch, James Wan, Michael Clear, Rob Hackett, E. L. Katz, Francisca X. Hu, Robert R. McCammon, Kevin Tancharoen |
| Cinematography by | Jeffrey Waldron, Isaac Bauman, Ross Riege |
| Edited by | Josh Beal, Erica Freed Marker, Trevor Baker |
| Music by | David Wingo |
| Casting by | Meredith Tucker |
| Production Design by | Patti Podesta |
| Art Direction by | Audra Avery, Rob Simons |
| Set Decoration by | Cindy Carr |
| Costume Design by | Megan Coates |
| Production Company | Parkside Baroo, Inc. Atomic Monster Population Universal Content Productions |
| Original Network | Peacock |
Cast & Character:
- Yvonne Strahovski as Maggie Chenoweth
- Scott Speedman as James Chenoweth
- Chaske Spencer as Ruben Shanley
- Emilie Bierre as Meryl Chenoweth
- Luciano Leroux as Nicholas Shanley
- Caleb Dolden as Arlo Chenoweth
- Boris McGiver as Donald Kelly
- Kathy Baker as Ellen Chenoweth
- Rob Morgan as McNab
- Diany Rodriguez as Valeria Shanley
- Adelina Anthony as Carmen Navarro
- Bill Heck as Lieutenant Olsen
- Ashley Shelton as Mary Alice Ducker
- Luis Valladares as Brian Navarro
- Jackson Kelly as Travis
- Holly A. Morris as Claire Kelly
- Jeremy Conner as Hayden
- Alice Kremelberg as Izzy
- Zak Lee as Edward Navarro
- Juliene Joyner as Carol
- Patrick Cox as Big Al
- Gianni Biasetti Jr. as Milo
- Ryan Dinning as Gary
Storyline:
Trapped on a farm in rural Georgia, a group of neighbors must put aside their differences and unite in the face of a mysterious and deadly threat.
About Series:
In December 2022, it was announced that Peacock had given a straight-to-series order for a contemporary horror series from Ian McCulloch and James Wan. E. L. Katz was confirmed as the director of the opening episode. The series, titled Teacup, is inspired by the novel Stinger by Robert R. McCammon.
In February 2024, it was announced that Yvonne Strahovski had been cast as Maggie Chenoweth in Teacup, with Scott Speedman also joining the cast that same month to star opposite her.
The first season premiered at Fantastic Fest on September 22, 2024, and subsequently premiered on Peacock on October 10, 2024, featuring eight half-hour episodes.
Episodes:
| Episode | Title | Air Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1.E1 | Think About the Bubbles | Thu, Oct 10, 2024 | The animals act strangely at the Chenoweths’ farm; the family and neighbors search for missing Arlo. |
| S1.E2 | My Little Lighthouse | Thu, Oct 10, 2024 | With no cell service or electricity, the Chenoweths and their neighbors desperately seek help. |
| S1.E3 | Quiet for No Reason | Thu, Oct 17, 2024 | Ruben and James seek help from the Navarros; Arlo reveals the truth about what’s going on. |
| S1.E4 | In the Heart of the Country | Thu, Oct 17, 2024 | James and Ruben are held captive at the farm; Arlo, Meryl, and Nicholas meet a mysterious man. |
| S1.E5 | I’m a Witness to the Sickness | Thu, Oct 24, 2024 | Travis recounts how he took refuge at the Navarro farm, revealing the danger to James’ family. |
| S1.E6 | You Don’t Know What It Means to Win | Thu, Oct 24, 2024 | James and Ruben return with a wounded McNab; James realizes a chilling truth about his mother. |
| S1.E7 | This Is Nowhere, Part One | Thu, Oct 31, 2024 | Suspicion and paranoia reign within the group; Donald joins Ruben to settle unfinished business. |
| S1.E8 | This Is Nowhere, Part Two | Thu, Oct 31, 2024 | After discovering who’s after Arlo, Maggie and James resort to the unthinkable to save their family. |
